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Masculinity is not something given to you, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor.
Norman Mailer
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— Norman Mailer

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Masculinity is not something given to you, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor. — Norman Mailer

About Norman Mailer

Norman Mailer was a Novelist from United States (1923–2007).

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This quote is attributed to Norman Mailer, a Novelist from United States.
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Norman Mailer lived from 1923 – 2007.